Punta has been quite aggressive towards Bangladesh. Firstly his comment about Bangladesh playing tests. Most recently, the Aftab Ahmed incident.

In the first test, Ponting stood firm in the second innings and won the test for Australia.

In this test, he is leading his side to a massive victory.

He is trying to make a 'statement' about the comment he has been making to the international press, which he had to retract recently.

What do you think ? How could Bangladesh answer this ? Though there won't be a trest with Australia for a long time ahead, there are three ODIs in this series. Could Bangladesh regain that image from Cardiff ?

AussieFan

April 19, 2006, 12:27 AM

An afterthought. Bangladesh could go in for a good second inning performance and draw this test. One thing they could do. Is this wicket settling down for batsmen ?